Mid-summer heat and thunderstorms pay a visit to southeastern Wisconsin heading into the weekend.

Thunderstorms put on a light show across the area Thursday night. Gabriella Brossman took this awesome photo below in Racine. If you have a weather photo to share we would love to see it! Just email it to ulocal@wisn.com or tweet me @jnelsonweather

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The threat of strong to severe storms is in the forecast for late Friday evening and Friday night. The severe weather threat map below shows the highest chance of severe weather is in central, northern, and northwestern parts of the state.

A lower risk of severe storms is present over far southeast Wisconsin. Main threats from severe storms would be damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out, but that threat exists mainly in central Wisconsin.

The threat of strong to severe storms in our area is greatest from late evening into Friday night. I think anytime after 8pm we need to keep an eye to the sky.

Futurecast is showing storms dropping southeast with the threat of strong winds. This one model run suggests the timing in Milwaukee is after 11pm. If you have outdoor plans this evening don't focus on the exact time on the map below, instead if you are going to be outside after 8pm just be aware that storms are possible, and may be severe.

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Not only is a chance of thunderstorms in the forecast, but also the hottest temperatures so far this year. Daytime highs today(Friday) should reach the upper 80s as a warm front lifts north of our area. Lakeshore locations in Ozaukee and Sheboygan counties will remain cooler.

By Saturday, the threat of thunderstorms should be gone before 7am. That will mean a fast climb to around 90° by early afternoon. The low 90s will be accompanied by dew points in the 60s, so a hot and humid start to the weekend. The temperature forecast map below is valid at 3pm Saturday.

Thunderstorms may redevelop Saturday afternoon. If thunderstorms pop there is a chance a few may be strong to severe. The focus should shift into Illinois by late in the day.

Saturday night winds swing and temperatures will crash across the area. Look for readings in the 60s for most of Sunday in Milwaukee with a north-northeast breeze.

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